Construction Law Associate — Real Estate & Procurement

McNees Wallace & Nurick; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC is seeking an Associate for our Real Estate, Construction and Procurement Group. This role focuses on construction law within a collaborative team, offering opportunities to handle sophisticated matters and grow your practice.

Ideal candidates have a JD, PA Bar admission or eligibility to waive, and 2+ years of construction law experience, with exposure to real estate development or procurement matters preferred. A law firm background is highly valued.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• PA Bar admission or eligibility to waive.
• 2+ years of construction law experience.
• Prior law firm or corporate legal setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Case Management: own matters from start to finish.
• Legal Research & Analysis to support case strategies.
• Document Drafting: contracts, pleadings, agreements with precision.
• Client Communication: proactive updates and guidance.
• Negotiation & Advocacy: represent clients effectively.
• Collaboration: work with senior attorneys across practice areas.
• Compliance & Ethics: uphold professional standards.
• Financial Responsibility: assist retainers and receivables.
• Continuous Learning: stay current with CLE and law developments.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Pennsylvania Bar admission

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC is seeking an Associate for our Real Estate, Construction and Procurement Group. This role focuses on construction law within a collaborative team, offering opportunities to handle sophisticated matters and grow your practice.

Ideal candidates have a JD, PA Bar admission or eligibility to waive, and 2+ years of construction law experience, with exposure to real estate development or procurement matters preferred. A law firm background is highly valued.